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Considering picking up the guitar for the first time or adding the sound and style of a reliable classical to your collection? Turn to the Alvarez AC65CE Artist 65 classical acoustic-electric guitar for quality construction and stellar sound at a steal. By combining traditional construction techniques and premium electronics with Alvarez's decades of pumping out great instruments, the Artist 65 feels and sounds just as incredible as it looks, topped with solid Western red cedar for a visual pop and additional richness. The perks are far from over. Alvarez chose FS6 tapered fan bracing to enhance the instrument's stability, as well as a genuine bone nut and saddle for a significant sustain boost. With features and attention to detail like this, Alvarez's AC65CE Artist 65 classical guitar is a worthy addition to any player's arsenal.





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Premium tonewoods deliver excellent response and incredible warmth





With over a half-century of designing and crafting exquisite acoustic instruments under their belt, it's no surprise that Alvarez's Artist 65 continues this tradition in strides. Though priced for practically any budget, this 6-string's top-quality tonewoods deliver sonic warmth and far-reaching resonance fit for stages and studios of all kinds. To do just that, the Artist 65 starts with mahogany for the back and sides joined to a solid Western red cedar top ? Sweetwater classical guitarists were elated to find a solid top adorning this wallet-friendly instrument, imbuing additional depth and a leaping response whether you're picking, strumming, or playing fingerstyle. Its mahogany neck feels sturdy and smooth in your fretting hand, capped with Indian laurel for a silky playing experience in any position.





Top-notch tones from LR Baggs





The AC65CE comes loaded with the LR Baggs StagePro Bronze preamp system and accompanying LR Baggs Element pickup. This package allows you to capture the very best acoustic tones your 6-string has to offer, translating them with clarity and accuracy across the musical space at hand. Equipped with a 3-band EQ and phase control, sculpting your ideal acoustic sound to your working space is a seamless process. An integrated tuner even helps you keep your intonation in check between songs! Sweetwater acoustic players have long trusted LR Baggs systems to deliver high-quality, unwavering performance ? and the AC65CE gets that same VIP treatment!





Alvarez AC65CE Artist 65 Classical Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Expertly crafted 6-string classical acoustic-electric guitar at a wallet-friendly price


Solid Western red cedar top lends additional sonic warmth and excellent response


Mahogany back and sides lay a rich and resonant tonal foundation


Fast-playing mahogany neck and Indian laurel fingerboard feel smooth to the touch


FS6 tapered fan bracing boosts stability, balance, and volume


LR Baggs StagePro Bronze Preamp EQ and Element pickup combine for top-of-the-line acoustic-electric tones


Onboard 3-band EQ, phase button, notch filter, and tuner equip you with several necessary tools for stage success


Genuine bone nut and saddle improve sustain


Traditionally constructed with a Spanish heel neck joint